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Proactive English Practice Good morning.
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I have an interview today.
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Good morning, sir.
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Your name, please?
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Mark Johnson.
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I'm here for the supervisor job.
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Okay.
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Please wait.
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I'll call the manager.
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Thank you.
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I'll sit here.
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Relax.
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You can do this.
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I'll drink some water.
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That will help.
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Okay.
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I'm ready.
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I prepared for this.
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Mr. Johnson, the manager is ready.
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Thank you.
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I'm coming.
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Good morning, Mark.
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Please sit down.
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Good morning, Mr. Harris.
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Nice to meet you.
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How are you today?
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I'm great.
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Thank you for this chance.
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So, you want the supervisor job?
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Yes, sir.
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Your secretary called me yesterday.
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Have you worked as a supervisor before?
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Not yet, but I have experience in this field.
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I see.
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Tell me about yourself.
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I moved here from Texas to study.
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I studied business management.
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I graduated first in my class.
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That's impressive.
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Why this career?
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My father was a manager.
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I learned a lot from him.
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What skills do you need for this job?
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Leadership.
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I was class president in school.
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Good.
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What are your strengths?
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I'm responsible.
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I'm committed to my work. And your weaknesses?
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I can be stubborn, but I'm working on it.
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Can you work under pressure?
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Yes, I worked under pressure for five years.
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What was your biggest challenge in life?
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Moving to a new city alone.
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It was hard.
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I had no money.
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I had to find a job fast.
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But I did it.
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I never gave up.
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Mark, I'm impressed.
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You passed this interview.
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Really?
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That's wonderful!
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Come tomorrow.
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You'll meet our CEO.
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Thank you so much.
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I won't let you down.
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Welcome to the team, Mark.
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Thank you, Mr. Harris.
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See you tomorrow.
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Yes, I got it!
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I knew I could!
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Hello.
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I have an interview today.
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Hello.
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Your name, please?
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Lisa Johnson for the receptionist position.
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One moment.
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I'll let the manager know.
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Thank you.
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I'll wait here.
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Stay calm.
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You prepared well.
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A glass of water will help.
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Okay, I'm ready for this.
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Miss Johnson, please go in.
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Thank you.
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Good morning, Lisa.
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Have a seat.
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Good morning, Mr. Clark.
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Thank you.
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How are you feeling today?
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A little nervous, but excited, too too.
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Don't worry.
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Just be yourself.
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Thank you.
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That's kind of you.
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So you want the receptionist job?
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Yes, I love working with people.
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Have you worked as a receptionist before?
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Not officially, but I have similar experience.
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Tell me about yourself.
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I'm from Florida.
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I moved here to study.
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I studied communications.
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I graduated with honors, top of my class.
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That's great!
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Why this job?
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My mother ran a small business.
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I answered phones and greeted customers for her.
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I enjoyed it very much.
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A receptionist needs good people skills.
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I agree.
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I'm friendly and patient.
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What are your strengths?
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I'm a good listener.
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I'm very organized.
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I speak two languages, English and Spanish.
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That's very useful.
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Weaknesses?
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I want everything to be perfect.
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Sometimes that slows me down.
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Can you handle a busy phone?
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Yes, I'm good at multitasking.
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I can talk and type at the same time.
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What was your biggest challenge in life?
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Leaving my family and moving alone.
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I had to pay for everything myself.
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It was tough, but it made me strong.
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Lisa, you impressed me today.
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You passed the first stage.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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Tomorrow, you'll meet our CEO.
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I'll be ready.
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Thank you, Mr. Clark.
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Welcome to Hunter Corp, Lisa.
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Yes, I did it!
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Good morning, my name is Daniel Reed.
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Good morning.
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Do you have an appointment?
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Yes, an interview for the sales assistant job.
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Please wait.
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I'll tell the manager.
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Sure, thank you.
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You got this Daniel.
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Deep breath, stay focused.
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Mr. Reid, he's ready for you.
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Great, thank you.
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Daniel, come in.
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Sit down, please.
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Thank you, Mr. Thompson.
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How are you today?
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Very well, sir.
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Happy to be here.
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You want the sales assistant position?
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Yes, I think I'm a good fit.
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Have you worked in sales before?
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Not in a store, but I sold things online.
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Tell me about yourself.
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I grew up in Ohio.
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I moved here to study marketing.
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I graduated first in my class.
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Very nice!
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Why sales?
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I like talking to people.
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I like helping them find what they need.
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My dad had a small shop.
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I helped him.
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What did you learn there?
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How to talk to customers, how to be patient, and how to close a deal.
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What are your strengths?
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I'm friendly, people feel comfortable with me, I always finish what I start.
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Weaknesses?
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I talk too much sometimes, but I'm learning to listen more.
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Can you work on weekends?
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Yes, no problem at all.
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Can you work under pressure?
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Yes, busy days make me more focused.
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Biggest challenge in your life?
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Living alone in a new city.
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No money, no friends, very hard.
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But I survived, and I grew stronger.
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Daniel, I don't usually hire beginners.
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But you're different.
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You passed.
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Thank you, sir.
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That means a lot.
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Come back tomorrow.
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Meet our CEO.
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I will.
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I promise to do my best.
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Welcome to Bright Solutions, Daniel.
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Yes, I made it!
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Hi, I'm Emma Walsh.
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I have an interview.
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Hello, Ms. Walsh.
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For which position?
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The office assistant position.
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Okay, one moment please.
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Thank you, I'll sit here.
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You studied for this, stay cool.
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A cup of tea, that will calm me down.
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Okay, let's do this.
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Ms. Walsh, you can go in now.
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Thank you.
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Good morning, Emma.
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Welcome.
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Good morning, Mr. Parker.
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Thank you.
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How are you today?
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I'm well.
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A bit nervous, honestly.
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That's normal.
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Don't worry.
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Thank you.
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I feel better now.
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So, you want the office assistant job?
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Yes, I think I'm right for it.
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Have you done this work before?
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Not this exact job, but I have office experience.
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Tell me about yourself.
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I'm from Colorado.
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I moved here to study.
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I studied business administration.
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I was the best student in my class.
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Congratulations!
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Why this job?
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I like keeping things organized.
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I'm good with computers and documents.
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My aunt had an office.
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I helped her every summer.
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What did you do there?
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I answered emails.
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I organized files.
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I also made schedules and reports.
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That's useful experience.
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Thank you.
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I learned a lot there.
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What are your strengths?
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I'm organized and hardworking.
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I'm also good with details.
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weaknesses I'm a perfectionist.
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It can be a problem, but I'm learning to work faster.
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Can you work under pressure?
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Yes, I'm calm in stressful moments.
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I focus on solutions, not problems.
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Biggest challenge in your life?
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Paying for university by myself.
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I worked two jobs and studied.
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It was very hard, but I did it.
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Emma, I'm very impressed.
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We don't usually hire without experience, but I see great potential in you.
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Oh, thank you.
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I really appreciate it.
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You passed the first round.
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Come tomorrow.
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Meet our CEO.
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I will be here early.
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Thank you.
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Welcome to Nova Group, Emma.
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I can't believe it.
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Yes!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 262 sentences and 1168 words to shadow. The speech runs for 14:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 81 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| weakness noun | /ˈwik.nɪs/ | The condition of being weak. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| supervisor noun | /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/ | A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities. |
| impress verb | /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ | To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| impressive adjective | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| commit verb | /kəˈmɪt/ | To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| aunt noun | /ɑːnt/ | The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent. |
| stressful adjective | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | Irritating; causing stress. |
| stubborn adjective | /ˈstʌbɚn/ | Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something. |
| greet verb | /ɡɹiːt/ | To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 45 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/
- Long words — get the stress right: supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/, perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like weakness, organize, supervisor.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you worked · Have you done |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | your biggest · my best · the best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll call · I'll sit · I'll drink |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm coming · I'm working · I'm learning |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.